MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, was held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 3201 Roosevelt St., Hamtramck, MI 48212. The meeting was called to order by President Srodek at 6:34 p.m. Present: 4
Motion by Member Lukas Seconded by Member Khan ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts and approves the Agenda, with any additions and deletions. 5
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION N/A CORRESPONDENCE Added: Letter from Mary Wilson dated July 4, 2017 (read by Member Major) Letter from Mariam Noland dated July 10, 2017 (read by Member Major) BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION Member Srodek congratulated on his recent marriage and wished them well. She also expressed sincere condolences to Member Major who recently lost his grandmother. 6
Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Lukas CONSENT AGENDA RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approves the following items under the Consent Agenda: a. Approval of Minutes from: 1. Special Meeting Minutes from June 13, 2017 2. Budget Hearing Minutes from June 14, 2017 3. Regular Meeting Minutes from June 14, 2017 4. Special Meeting Minutes from June 30, 2017 b. Approval of Employment Employment of Danlando Thomas, resident of Detroit, as a Summer Maintenance Worker for the Recreation Department, $9.50 per hour, maximum of 30 hours per week, effective July 17, 2017. c. Approval of Employment Employment of Savion St. John, resident of Hamtramck, as a Locker Room Attendant for the Recreation Department Summer Program, $8.90 per hour, maximum of 35 hours per week, effective July 17, 2017. d. Approval of Employment Employment of Janeelah Robinson, resident of Clinton Twp., as a Lifeguard for the Recreation Department Summer Program, $9.25 per hour, maximum of 35 hours per week, effective 7-17-17. e. Approval of Payment Payment in the amount of $54,950.00 to Schoolcraft College for the HOPE for K-8 Education Program for Staff and Students. Funded through Title I and Title II. 7
Reports by Superintendent: INFORMATION/ACTION ITEMS GM Engineering Team (Pulaski Park Project) Mr. Kawsar Khan, although unable to attend the meeting, provided a brief power point that highlighted some of the work that has been completed in the District by the volunteers from GM. They will continue to work in the District on various projects. Mr. Niczay gave the Board a few updates. The Board Study Session to be held on July 27 th with Dr. Len Rezmierski will be postponed due to the meeting on the 26 th regarding DH212. A new date has been set for August 15 th as long as it works with everyone s schedule. An Employment Opportunities button will be placed on the District s Home Page so that it is easier to find and apply for jobs. DCFC has made the playoffs! Additional games will be scheduled for the playoffs. Member Srodek also commented on the board members taking CBA Classes through MASB. She believes that taking the New Board Member Class could benefit all members. OLD BUSINESS 8
General Fund Board Report July 12, 2017 ACTION ITEMS Attached hereto is a listing of invoices and checks now due for supplies, materials, equipment or services delivered or rendered to the School District. These invoices and checks represent purchases made or services ordered upon approved resolutions of the Board of Education for the current fiscal year. Where required or when possible, competitive prices have been obtained prior to placing orders, and where quality specifications permitted, purchases were made or services obtained at the lowest price quoted. Invoices examined and recommended for approval by the Board of Education. Thomas Niczay Superintendent of Schools APPROVAL OF INVOICES AND CHECK REGISTER Motion by Member Lukas Seconded by Member Khan RESOLVED, that the Check Register for the period through June 15, 2017 through July 12, 2017 as enclosed, be approved. 9
RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT Motion by Member Obaid Seconded by Member Major RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby ratify the contract between the Hamtramck Board of Education and the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers as per the TA dated 7-5-17. APPROVAL OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Obaid RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the request of Katherine Reith to attend the Link Crew Basic Training to be held in Temecula, CA June 18-21, 2017. Funded through Title I. 10
APPROVAL OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Obaid RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the request of Craig Daniels to attend the National Recreation and Park Association Conference to be held in New Orleans September 26-28, 2017. Funded through Recreation. APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT BOARD POLICY #5630.1 Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Major RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Bylaws & Policy Committee, the Board does hereby approve the replacement policy 5630.1 Student Seclusion and Restraint. 11
APPROVAL OF SUMMER PRINTING PROGRAM Motion by Member Lukas Seconded by Member Obaid RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve a Summer Printing Program at Hamtramck High School, to run approximately 160 hours with the following individuals approved for employment: Teacher, Harry Katopodis, $22.50 per hour Sub Teachers, John Rostek & Tim Closs, $22.50 per hour (if needed) Student Aide, Ali Butt, $8.90 per hour Student Aide, Latifor Khan, $8.90 per hour 12
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION N/A 13
Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Lukas RESOLVED, that the Meeting be adjourned. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Salah Hadwan, Secretary Approved: Magdalena Srodek, President 14